Meaning of the word malaria in English

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malaria

US /məˈler.i.ə/
UK /məˈler.i.ə/
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Noun

1.

a serious disease that causes fever and shivering, caused by a parasite that enters the body when a person is bitten by an infected mosquito

Example:
The doctor diagnosed him with malaria after he returned from his trip.
Preventive measures are crucial to avoid contracting malaria in affected regions.
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